HINTS AND TIPS
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Hints and tips
Your rolling tower and the wind: how to work safely
Working safely at height largely depends on how you approach it. That is why you have invested in sturdy and reliable
access equipment. There are, however, other aspects that you can’t control, such as weather conditions and primarily wind.
If you notice the weather changing or you are working outside in a season when the wind can get up quickly, take note of the
forecasts and primarily the wind speed. Up to 6 Bft, you can work safely on scaffolding. From 7Bft, you must disassemble the
scaffold or anchor it to the façade. Use an anchoring tube for this purpose.
If you have secured items to your scaffold that could catch the wind, such as sails, sheets or a shelter tent, don’t wait until
the wind reaches 6 or 7 Bft, take measures earlier.
The larger the wind-catchers, the greater the chance they will catch the wind. At all times: safe working in heavy weather
always begins with being smart and staying alert. ■